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Multi-crore drug racket case: Bench says will open sealed reports against Akali Dal leader Majithia, SSP in open courtSubscriber Only
February 29, 2020 12:07 IST
The case has not seen any major hearing for many months and the reports have remained pending for nearly two years.
Days after SAD rebels’ rally, Sukhbir visits Sangrur villages, says ‘Dhindsas are daydreaming’Subscriber Only
February 29, 2020 11:52 IST
On Sunday, expelled SAD leader and Rajya Sabha member Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa and his son and Lehragaga MLA Parminder Singh Dhindsa had organised a rally in Sangrur where the rebels had, through a resolution, even dismissed Sukhbir as president of the Akali Dal.
Directionless Budget is going to sink the state in debt: HoodaSubscriber Only
February 29, 2020 11:32 IST
“Increasing debt on the state is beyond comprehension because no major project, no major institute, no new metro line, railway line, new power plant or big industry came in the state ever since the BJP government took office in the state. Nobody knows where has the money gone,” he claimed.
Govt spent only Rs 8 crore on Trump’s visit: Gujarat CM RupaniSubscriber Only
February 29, 2020 11:17 IST
Vijay Rupani said that history was created where for the first time a US President came directly to Ahmedabad from Washington.
Haryana: ‘Farmers can avail interest-free loan upto Rs 3 lakh per acre, under three conditions’Subscriber Only
February 29, 2020 11:30 IST
A mobile app will be created by the Kisan Kalyan Pradhikaran to enable a farmer to use agricultural equipment of other farmers such as tractors, rotavators, combine and harvester etc.
Coronavirus scare: Govt assured help to bring back fishermen stuck in Iran, says Gujarat ministerSubscriber Only
February 29, 2020 11:06 IST
Purported videos of the stranded fishermen have also gone viral on the social media wherein they can be seen seeking help from their family members and relatives to make representations to the Indian government to bring them back.
Gujarat to sign MoUs with DRDO next weekSubscriber Only
February 29, 2020 11:03 IST
In the budget presented by Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel, the state government has made a provision of Rs 7 crore for starting a “School for Defence Studies in Gujarat University” by signing an MoU with DRDO.
‘Indian Navy ships armed with BrahMos can defeat warships of any country’Subscriber Only
February 29, 2020 10:52 IST
Sudhir Mishra, scientist and Director General (BrahMos), DRDO, said, "Had we exported to other countries, we would have certainly become much bigger and made much more money.”
Ex-CJI Balakrishnan on Muralidhar’s transfer: Govt should have been ‘careful’ in issuing order
February 29, 2020 11:22 IST
The transfer order was issued by the Union Law and Justice Ministry on February 26, the day a bench headed by Justice Muralidhar expressed "anguish" over Delhi Police's failure to register FIRs against alleged hate speeches by three BJP leaders.
Kin of farm suicide victims: ‘Were told Majithia will take us to Vidhan Sabha, Punjab govt will give us Rs 2 lakh’Subscriber Only
February 29, 2020 10:39 IST
Family members of five suicide victims from Payal constituency told The Indian Express they were not told about the dharna.
‘Green Maharashtra’ initiative: 38 out of 59 participating govt agencies fail to submit survival report for a single saplingSubscriber Only
February 29, 2020 10:25 IST
According to the programme, the survival reports of seedlings planted between July 1 and September 30 last year were to be uploaded to the portal launched by the state Forest department to monitor the drive.
Punjab CM Capt Amarinder sings FM tune: ‘finances under control, state back on track’Subscriber Only
February 29, 2020 10:00 IST
In a statement Amarinder said with his futuristic budget projections, Manpreet has laid down a progressive roadmap that will chart the way for the state’s holistic growth and development, with all sections of the society set to be benefitted.
Chidambaram criticises Delhi govt decision to prosecute Kanhaiya in sedition case
February 29, 2020 09:57 IST
Senior Congress leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram said he "strongly disapproved" the Delhi government's decision to prosecute former JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar and nine others in the 2016 JNU sedition case.
As House awaits Punjab FM Manpreet, Akali MLAs ensure he doesn’t leave hisSubscriber Only
February 29, 2020 09:37 IST
The Akalis were holding a protest outside Manpreet’s residence over the issue of farm suicides along with the kin of the victim farmers. The MLAs and their supporters were detained by the Chandigarh Police and taken to the Sector 3 Police Station.
India, France vow to deny safe havens, sources of financing to terroristsSubscriber Only
February 29, 2020 09:25 IST
The two countries intend to work closely together in view of the third edition of the 'No Money for Terror' international conference on fighting terrorist financing being organised by the government later this year in New Delhi, the MEA said.
Punjab: Revenue collections miss target, Centre comes as a saviourSubscriber Only
February 29, 2020 09:24 IST
The state is depending on lion’s share of funds for its expenditure in form of share of central taxes worth Rs 14,021 crore, which comprises 26 per cent of receipts and grant-in-aid from Centre worth Rs 30,113 crore, making up for 26 per cent of its receipts.
Punjab FM offers industry park to Mattewara, Punjab Inc scepticSubscriber Only
February 29, 2020 09:17 IST
“While the stud farm project never took off during the SAD-BJP regime, now there are talks about an industrial park. Whether or not it actually take shape on the ground, only time will tell,” said Badish Jindal, president, All Industries and Trade Forum.
Punjab Budget: No fee till Class XII for all, 8 per cent funds set aside for educationSubscriber Only
February 29, 2020 09:10 IST
Currently, free education is provided to all students up to class VIII and for girls up to class XII. Also,free transportation facility for primary school students will also be provided and for this Rs 10 crore has been allocated, he said.
Land conflicts embroil Rs 13.7 lakh crore investments: StudySubscriber Only
February 29, 2020 10:25 IST
Analysing 703 identified land conflicts, 42 researchers collected 82 parameters for each conflict, including number of impacted people, investments, and type of activity.
Do not drag judges into controversy: Justice Arun Mishra
February 29, 2020 08:42 IST
The remark, though made in a lighter vein, assumes significance in the wake of recent controversy over his praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an International Judicial Conference.
At UN, India slams Pakistan’s bid to derail positive developments in J&KSubscriber Only
February 29, 2020 08:30 IST
Exercising the right of reply after Pakistan raised concerns over human rights in Jammu and Kashmir at the 43rd Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, India's representative said the international community cannot be misled by Pakistani hysterical reactions at all global forums to malign India.
Uddhav govt to make Maharashtra free of single-use plastic by May 1Subscriber Only
February 29, 2020 08:25 IST
The government will make Maharashtra free of single-use plastic items by May 1, Environment Minister Aaditya Thackeray told the Legislative Council Friday.
Justice (Retd) S C Dharmadhikari: ‘Being critical of govt not an offence’Subscriber Only
February 29, 2020 08:20 IST
Justice Dharmadhikari said the heart of democracy is debate, deliberation, discussion and dissent. “That is not taken away.”
Muslim quota will impact OBC, Marathas, says Devendra FadnavisSubscriber Only
February 29, 2020 08:05 IST
“If additional reservation is given (to Muslims), the OBCs stand to lose their quota. Maratha reservation too will be affected,” Fadnavis told mediapersons outside the Assembly.
Plea before Bombay HC against five-day working weekSubscriber Only
February 29, 2020 08:02 IST
A social worker and businessman from Solapur has moved the Bombay High Court challenging the Maharashtra government's decision on the ground that it discriminates among government employees.
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